Al's Restaurant
1200 N 1st St, St. Louis
(314) 421-6399
Customers' Favorites
Toasted Ravioli
Chocolate Cake
Lobster Tail
Caesar Salad
Steak Oscar
Beef Ramono
Lamb Chops
Escargot
Recent Reviews
I walked into Al's for the first time in 30 years and it was like walking into a time capsule! (I had been there in 1995 for my college graduation dinner with my parents and college boyfriend, but not since.) We decided to go for our anniversary and loved the ambiance; quiet, with Frank Sinatra crooning in the background, dimly lit, with deep, heavy and comfortable chairs and tables placed far apart. The bar is spectacular and is "decked" out like an old riverboat....
Very personal attention to each client. There are no printed menus so if you are concerned about remembering choices look at menus items online before dining. The steamboat bar is amazing with a the details built into it.
As always, the food was excellent and our server was perfectly attentive. We enjoy the slower pace dining, attention to detail and the special menu items I've only seen at Al's, like the tableside Caesar salad - it was delicious! The tableside service really adds to the experience and ambiance. My NY strip was perfection and my wife said her seabass was amazing with the shrimp sauce. We shared their Italian ice cream and learned about the special ingredient that makes...